Panasonic has announced that they will be releasing dual-layer 8cm DVD-R discs next spring in the US. Aimed at camcorder users, these discs can store 2.6GB of data or 40 minutes worth of HD quality video.
Panasonic, the leading brand of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., announced today that the company will release single-sided dual layer 8cm (3-inch) DVD-R discs next spring in the United States. The discs feature 2.6GB capacity, which enables approximately 40 minutes'* of continual recording with the AVCHD High Definition camcorder format. Thanks to specially developed hard coat technology, the surface of the disc is extremely scratch resistant, allowing the disc to be handled easily and safely.
These new discs aren't exactly cheap. Expect to pay $14.99 for a single disc or $29.99 for a pack of two. If you'd like to read more, Panasonic's entire press release can be found here.
